Patents by Inventor David

David has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES ENCODING BETA-LIKE GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONE POLYPEPTIDE AND HETERODIMER THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100255537
    Abstract: Novel ?10 polypeptides and heterodimers thereof, and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same are disclosed. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, selective binding agents, and methods for producing ?10 polypeptides and heterodimeric forms thereof, specifically ?2/?10. Also provided for are methods for the treatment, diagnosis, amelioration, or prevention of diseases with ?10 polypeptides and ?2/?10 heterodimers or their respective binding agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher J. R. Paszty, Jin Cao, Dimitry M. Danilenko, Jianhua Gong, David C. Hill
  • MEDICAL VALVE CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20100256574
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a valve assembly comprising a male luer end portion and a female luer end portion and a passage for the transfer of fluids extending between the male and female luer end portions, valve means movable between a first position, in which the passage is closed, and a second position, in which the passage is open, biasing means for biasing the valve means toward the first position, and actuating means extending into the male luer end portion and coupled to the valve means to actuate the valve means when a female luer end portion of a medical accessory is engaged with the male luer end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Philip J. Simpson, Walter D. Gillespie, David G. Matsuura
  • SLOW-SPEED DIRECT-DRIVE GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20100251539
    Abstract: A method for assembling a direct drive generator assembly includes the steps of placing a rotor over a stator, leaving a gap therebetween. A magnetic hub is assembled using adjacent columns of magnets having opposed orientation, and placed in the air gap. Application of an input torque to generate cogging torque in first direction that offsets coggery torque in second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Danotek Motion Technologies
    Inventors: Daniel Gizaw, David M. Erdman, Joseph E. Miller, Girma Desta
  • Traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, fuel assembly, and method of controlling burnup therein
    Publication number: 20100254502
    Abstract: A traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, fuel assembly, and a method of controlling burnup therein. In a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, a nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly comprises a plurality of nuclear fission fuel rods that are exposed to a deflagration wave burnfront that, in turn, travels through the fuel rods. The excess reactivity is controlled by a plurality of movable neutron absorber structures that are selectively inserted into and withdrawn from the fuel assembly in order to control the excess reactivity and thus the location, speed and shape of the burnfront. Controlling location, speed and shape of the burnfront manages neutron fluence seen by fuel assembly structural materials in order to reduce risk of temperature and irradiation damage to the structural materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Charles E. Ahlfeld, John Rogers Gilleland, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, David G. McAlees, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, JR., George B. Zimmerman
  • CAPPED AND/OR BEVELED JET BLAST RESISTANT VEHICLE ARRESTING UNITS, BED AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20100254762
    Abstract: Aircraft arresting beds at ends of runways may be subject to damaging effects of jet blast phenomena. Arresting units for that and other applications and which are resistant to such effects are described, with related methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Silvia C. Valentini, Graham Kent Thompson, JR., Yijian Shi, Hugh Kenneth Delong, III, Randall Craig Ohneck, Richard David Angley
  • Adjustable Garage Door Window Frame and Method of Installation
    Publication number: 20100251635
    Abstract: A window frame assembly for installation within a garage door having front and rear exposed surfaces and one or more window openings. The assembly includes front and rear window frame members of injection molded plastic which are installed within the door opening on the front and rear exposed surfaces. The window frame members have alignment elements to assist in assemble and have engagement elements located about their peripheries which snap together in mating fashion to mount the frame members within the window opening. The engagement elements are adjustable to accommodate garage door panels of varying thicknesses and window panes of varying thicknesses. The engagement elements are also disengageable with a hand tool to separate the frame members and remove the members from the window opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: National Door industries, Inc
    Inventors: Bob R. Barnard, David M. Barnard
  • ENHANCER SIGNATURES IN THE PROGNOSIS AND DIAGNOSIS OF CANCERS AND OTHER DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20100256008
    Abstract: It has been discovered that enhancer signatures distinguish enhancer elements from other regulatory elements and that the characteristic enhancer signatures vary in a cell-type specific manner. These discoveries provide the basis for novel methods of predicting, diagnosing and monitoring of diseases, particularly cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Bing Ren, Nathaniel David Heintzman, Raymond David Hawkins, Gary Chung Hon
  • VERTICAL MEDICATION STORAGE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100256800
    Abstract: Storage systems for inventory control are disclosed. The storage systems includes a vertical storage structure having a plurality of vertically-stacked pockets. Each vertically-stacked pocket can be configured to be separately openable for providing user access to contents of the vertically-stacked pocket. The vertical storage structure can be a vertical sliding-type door, a hinged-type door, or a wall-mounted cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Cardinal Health 303, Inc.
    Inventor: David Heffron
  • Textile-reinforced composites with High Tear Strength
    Publication number: 20100255744
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reinforcing textile material that comprises a weft-inserted warp knit fabric, in which the warp yarns are configured in a pattern having a majority of successive flat stitches that are used in conjunction with a minority of subsequent successive round stitches. The warp yarn configuration may be represented by the expression x+y, where x is the number of successive needle positions in which a warp yarn is positioned in a flat stitch arrangement and y is the number of subsequent successive needle positions in which the same warp yarn is positioned in a round stitch arrangement. The present weft-inserted warp knit fabrics possess improved dimensional stability, high tensile strength, high tear strength, and a relatively smooth surface, making them well-suited for use as reinforcements in roofing membranes, signs, banners, tents, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Brian Callaway, Randolph S. Kohlman, David W. Martin
  • SUSTAINED RELEASE ORAL DOSAGE FORMS OF AN R-BACLOFEN PRODRUG
    Publication number: 20100255093
    Abstract: Sustained release oral dosage forms of an R-baclofen prodrug are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: XenoPort, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Edgren, David J. Kidney, Nikhil Pargaonkar, Derrick K. Kim, Gorm Yoder, Sami Karaborni
  • ESTABLISHING TV INPUT AT POWER-ON
    Publication number: 20100253844
    Abstract: A TV presents a user interface (UI) to allow a user to select which one of plural input sources is to able used as the source of content to be presented on the TV at TV power-on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: David Penic, Roy Steward
  • NOVEL APPROACH IN CONTROLLING DSP SCALE IN BAYER PROCESS
    Publication number: 20100254866
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling silica in the liquor circuit of the Bayer process. The method involves addition of a promoter material to enhance the precipitation of DSP and includes adding one or more silica dispersion materials or dry silica forms to those parts of the circuit where precipitation of DSP and removal of silica from solution is desirable; for example the desilication stage of a Bayer process plant. The removal of DSP from solution reduces silica concentration in the liquor and thereby enables better control of process issues such as silica contamination in alumina product and DSP formation in later stages of the process where precipitation as scale onto vessel walls and equipment is problematical. As a result, the invention provides a significant reduction in the total cost of operating a Bayer process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy La, Ji Cui, John D. Kildea, David H. Slinkman, Kim Richard Coleman
  • FACILE N-ALKYLATION OF ACRIDINE COMPOUNDS IN IONIC LIQUIDS
    Publication number: 20100256380
    Abstract: A method is provided for N-alkylation of acridine compounds, typically with a 1,3-propane sultone alkylating reagent, in ionic liquid solvents to provide the corresponding acridinium compounds in high yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Anand Natrajan, David Wen
  • DIGITAL IMAGE SENSOR, IMAGE CAPTURE AND RECONSTRUCTION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME
    Publication number: 20100253818
    Abstract: The invention aims to solve the problem of eliminating the trade-off between the complexity of the digital image capture device and captured image reconstruction and the quality of the image. For this purpose, the invention provides a digital image capture sensor (18) including an array (16) of colour filters, which array comprises a plurality of identical basic patterns (70) which are replicated with no overlap, each basic pattern being formed by colour filters (72, 82, 84) which are pseudo-randomly arranged, such that each basic pattern (70) contains a variable pitch between two consecutive same-type colour filters in the horizontal and/or vertical directions of the basic pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: David Alleysson, Brice Chaix De Lavarene, Jeanny Heraut
  • Azole derivatives and fused bicyclic azole derivatives as therapeutic agents
    Publication number: 20100256119
    Abstract: This invention provides certain compounds, methods of their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and their use in treating human or animal disorders. The compounds of the invention are useful as modulators of the interaction between the receptor for advanced glycated end products (RAGE) and its ligands, such as advanced glycated end products (AGEs), S100/calgranulin/EN-RAGE, ?-amyloid and amphoterin, and for the management, treatment, control, or as an adjunct treatment for diseases in humans caused by RAGE. Such diseases or disease states include acute and chronic inflammation, the development of diabetic late complications such as increased vascular permeability, nephrdpathy, atherosclerosis, and retinopathy, the development of Alzheimer's disease, erectile dysfunction, and tumor invasion and metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Adnan M.M. Mjalli, Robert C. Andrews, Ramesh Gopalaswamy, Anitha Hari, Kwasi S. Avor, Ghassan Qabaja, Xiao-Chuan Guo, Suparna Gupta, David R. Jones, Xin Chen
  • SUBSTITUTED BENZIMIDAZOLES AND METHODS OF PREPARATION
    Publication number: 20100256375
    Abstract: Methods for preparing new substituted benzimidazole compounds having formula (I) useful for treating kinase mediated disorders are provided wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, a, b, and c are defined herein
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Dimitroff, Bridget R. Miller, Brady S. Stillwell, David A. Siesel, Tyson Swiftney, Brian Diaz, Danlin Gu, Jonathan P. van Dyck, David Ryckman, Daniel J. Poon, Teresa E. Pick
  • Anti-Viral Compounds
    Publication number: 20100256139
    Abstract: Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) or other viruses are disclosed. This invention is also directed to compositions comprising such compounds, co-formulation or co-administration of such compounds with other anti-viral or therapeutic agents, processes and intermediates for the syntheses of such compounds, and methods of using such compounds for the treatment of HCV or other viral infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Todd W. Rockway, David A. Betebenner, Allan C. Krueger, Nobuhiko Iwasaki, Curt S. Cooper, David D. Anderson, Dale J. Kempf, Darold L. Madigan, Christopher E. Motter, Jason P. Shanley, Michael D. Tufano, Rolf Wagner, Rong Zhang, Akhteruzzaman Molla, Hongmei Mo, Tami J. Pilot-Matias, Sherie V.L. Masse, Robert J. Carrick, Wenping He, Liangjun Lu
  • VEHICLE KEY FOB HAVING AUDIO FILE STORAGE
    Publication number: 20100253535
    Abstract: A key fob is provided that includes a housing, a key function operative with a vehicle ignition for allowing operation of the vehicle, and a communication link for allowing communication between the key fob and the vehicle. The key fob also includes memory storing audio files. The audio files may be downloaded or streamed to a vehicle via the communication link. The memory may further store saved audio file information, such as music identifiers, provided on board the vehicle and downloaded to the key fob upon initiation by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: STEVEN P. THOMAS, DAVID P. BARTEL
  • Dynamic Compression of Systems Management Data
    Publication number: 20100257147
    Abstract: A method, system, and medium for compressing systems management information in a historical data store. Dynamically determining the appropriate compression algorithm to apply based on the type of data being compressed and stored. As further input is received for any particular measurement, the appropriate compression algorithm will be automatically selected from the set of available compression algorithms or be defined by a user configuration parameter. The amount of historical data stored with the minimal amount of data loss is optimized by the system dynamically changing the compression algorithm used for the given input data over a particular time span. The system engineer is therefore presented with the pertinent information for monitoring, administrating and diagnosing system activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: BMC SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Geert De Peuter, David Bonnell
  • SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR UNIFYING DIFFERENTLY-ROUTED NETWORKS USING VIRTUAL TOPOLOGY REPRESENTATIONS
    Publication number: 20100254309
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for routing data through a first and a second ad-hoc network are described. Routing information structured according to a first routing protocol associated with a plurality of nodes in the first network is received at a border node that is part of at least the first and second ad-hoc networks. Routing information structured according to a second routing protocol associated with a plurality of nodes in the second ad-hoc network is also received. The received routing information is translated from the first routing protocol to the second routing protocol, or vice versa, and disseminated to nodes in the first or second ad-hoc networks. Data packets from nodes in the first ad-hoc network are forwarded to nodes in the second ad-hoc network, or vice versa, based in part on the translated routing information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: David Patrick Mankins, Gregory D. Troxel, Karen Z. Haigh